For making a million little split second decisions for the benefit of your students. 

For putting your own needs on hold and keeping them the focus of your day.

For planning for them long before today ever got rolling. 

For changing those plans because they didn't fit someone who needed a little extra.

For smiling, laughing with them and reassuring their efforts, trials and mistakes.

For placing your hand on a shoulder that was exactly what someone needed.

For getting down on the physical level of your students because it matters.

For thinking of a new way to reach someone who wasn't getting it.

You matter.

I know that this year has not been easy, but you are doing your best and showing up each day for your students and your colleagues. No matter how you are celebrated this week, I want you to know that YOU are an AMAZING TEACHER and I hope that you can take some time this week to acknowledge all the wonderful things you are doing.